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PechaKucha San Antonio Vol. 48: Celebrating KRTU’s 50th Anniversary

Trinity University is hosting the first PechaKucha of 2026. Photo: Ben Yanto, used with permission.

PechaKucha San Antonio Vol. 48: Celebrating 50 Years of KRTU

PechaKucha San Antonio, the global arts and culture series, is back! Kicking off the 2026 season is Volume 48, a special event honoring the 50th Anniversary of KRTU 91.7 FM. (PechaKucha San Antonio, 2026)

Join us for a night of rapid-fire storytelling, local flavors, and community celebration at the historic Laurie Auditorium.

Event Details

  • Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Location: Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University (One Trinity Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212)
  • 6:30 p.m. – Welcome Reception (Live music & bites)
  • 7:30 p.m. – Presentations Begin

Tickets: $10 per person. Available at the door or online (online orders subject to fees).

A Golden Anniversary for KRTU

For five decades, Trinity University has been the heartbeat of San Antonio’s jazz and indie scene. Since flipping the switch as a modest 50-watt station in 1976, KRTU has grown into a cultural powerhouse. It remains a vital hands-on learning lab and holds one of the largest in-studio jazz collections in the nation. This Volume is our tribute to the “grooves” that have defined our city for 50 years.

The Volume 48 Presenters

Our lineup features seven diverse local voices, each sharing their passion in the signature 20×20 format:

SpeakerBackground
Jake PickardPsychologist
Kate RogersWriter + Community Consultant
Sandrine SanosWriter + Scholar + Editor
Tirso SiggArtist + Entrepreneur
Burgin StreetmanWriter + Artist
Michael ThomasListener of Music
Sandra VelasquezCEO + Founder

Emcee: Bria Woods (Multimedia storyteller and Content Director at KRTU).

Live Music: JJ Lopez will be spinning soul, jazz, and disco-twist vinyl during the reception.

Food & Drink

Come hungry! The evening features complimentary bites from some of San Antonio’s favorites:

  • CheeseMé Charcuterie Boards
  • OK Kitchens
  • Roundabout
  • Olla Express Coffee
  • Tio Pelon’s Salsita

Cocktails and other beverages will be available for purchase.

What is PechaKucha?

Pronounced “PEH-chuh KOO-chuh,” this Japanese-inspired format (meaning “chit chat”) challenges speakers to be concise and engaging. Each presenter shows 20 images, and each slide advances automatically every 20 seconds. That’s exactly 6 minutes and 40 seconds to tell a story.

Since its San Antonio debut in 2011, PechaKucha has become a quarterly staple, bringing together architects, artists, and community leaders to share the ideas that move them.

Presented in partnership with The Power of Preservation Foundation.

Photo: PechaKucha San Antonio, used with permission.

Last Rooftop Jazz Concert of the Year

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The last Rooftop Jazz Concert of the year is this Friday November 18 at Artpace. Photo courtesy of Artpace, used with permission. 

Artpace is a contemporary art space located in downtown San Antonio created to support artists with residences, exhibitions and educational programs to foster the creative process. In a combined effort with local jazz station KRTU Jazz 91.7, Artpace is bringing the final installment of their Members Only Rooftop Jazz Concert Series this week. This series aims to bring together members of Artpace and KRTU to celebrate art and jazz. These concerts highlight a particular jazz theme celebrating historical figures and styles performed by local and regional artists. Guests are able to mingle while enjoying a night of jazz and drinks.

This week’s concert will take place on Friday November 18 from 8p.m. to 11p.m.  In a night of Jazz Meets Motown, there will be a live soul and jazz performance by Bill King Quintet featuring vocalist Michelle Garibay of PM Soul.  They will perform classics by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight & the Pips. Food and drinks will be provided by Alamo Beer, Pedernales Cellars and Pinch Crawfish Kitchen.  Art performers will include video projectionist Chris Jackson and DJ Chris Galvan will provide the background music for dancing the night away. The event is open and free to KRTU and Artpace members only.  Various levels of memberships are available starting at $35.  More information on memberships is available online.  (Artpace, 2016)

Since it opened in 1995 Artpace has housed more than 200 artists through the International Artist-in-Residence program. Every year they host three residencies that include a Texas-based artist, one national artist and one international artist who are each chosen by a guest curator. After an eight week residency the artists will have their exhibits on site for two months. The purpose of these residencies is to give artists every opportunity to grow by giving them the resources they need.

Artpace
445 North Main Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 212-4900